Percussion

Percussion

Percussion

Timpani

Timpani

Great percussionist (and conductor), always a pleasure to share the stage with!Paul Williams 13 February 2016

3 reviews

Satisfaction

Professionalism

Communication

Punctuality

Patrick M

Verified

Daniel was really easy to work with, professional and played extremely musically off not much rehearsal time. Would happily work with him again.

30th March 2017

Patrick M

Verified

Very professional.
Very friendly.
Showed up an hour ahead of time.
Contributed to the (voluntary) kids workshop.
A fantastic musician & person to have around.

29th March 2017

Fiona P

Verified

Absolutely lovely guy, great communication. Brilliant Timpanist

16th December 2016

Education

Royal College of Music

BMus

2017 - 2021

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Kneller Hall

2007 - 2009

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Achievements

2017

Fellowship in conducting from the London College of Music

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2013

Appointed 2nd Percussion & Timpani - Central Band of the Royal Air Force (2013-2017)

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2009

Appointed Principal Percussionist - Band of the Prince of Waless' Division (2009-2013)

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2007

Studied Orchestral Percussion and Timpani at Kneller Hall

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Biography

British Percussionist Daniel Floyd was introduced into music from an early age being brought up in the Salvation Army playing the piano for its choir and services.
After school Daniel joined the British Army and studied Percussion at the Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall. On completion of his studies Daniel was award “best overall musician” for his year group. After his time at Kneller Hall he was assigned to the Band of the Prince of Wales’s Division based at Tidworth Garrison.
In 2013 Daniel was successful in auditioning for the Percussion and Assistant Timpani chair with the Central Band of The Royal Air Force. He was used from an early stage as a soloist in front of the Central Band performing solos on both tuned and un-tuned percussion. Having a passion for chamber music Daniel has been seen regularly at both the St Clement Danes and St John’s Waterloo lunch time concert series.
Having been a military musician for 10 years he has performed at many high profile engagements all over the world often for members of the Royal Family. Daniel has worked with many musicians including; Russell Watson, Blake, Hayley Westenra, Clare Teal, Alexander Armstrong, Pixie Lott, Brett Baker, Steven Mead, Aled Jones and on many symphonic wind band recordings, including the award winning solo Trumpet CD “Fantasy” with Philip Cobb.
Still enjoying the piano Daniel is a regular organist at his local church and held the role of pianist for the Royal Air Force Squadronaires, a highlight of this position was playing for the 100th birthday concert for Dame Vera Lynn.
On top of his playing in the military Daniel has a real passion for orchestral percussion and has enjoyed playing with amateur orchestras all over the country. As well as being an active percussionist Daniel is in constant demand as a conductor, having already held both Principal and Assistant roles in the choral, brass band and orchestral world. Daniel was awarded a Fellowship in conducting from the London College of Music at the start of 2017.
Daniel is a proud artist for Artifact Percussion.